"What are you talking about, Kane?" Sheila chided gently. "Jessica is Timothy's wife. The only reason Yates and Vince treat her well is out of respect for Timothy. You really shouldn't say things like that."

Yates didn't comment.

The three of them made their way into the ballroom to wish Larkin a happy birthday.

Jessica had just signed for a delivery when Vince appeared beside her.

A few moments earlier, Jessica had stepped out to use the restroom, and when Vince saw her heading back toward the ballroom, he began searching for her, worried she might have trouble speaking up for herself.

Jessica quickly typed a message on her phone: "Mr. Zimmerman, could you please ask two people to help me carry something in? It's a birthday gift I prepared for your grandfather."

Vince immediately called over two of the staff members stationed at the entrance to help move the present.

Together, they walked inside.

ballroom was abuzz with guests presenting

complain about Vince in front

had no choice but

blink of an eye, Sheila, Kane, and Yates entered the hall

spotted Sheila, her expression soured

Timothy was kept strictly between the Lawsons and the Howards. No

still the Howard family's young

representing their own families, stepped forward to present

turn, Vince, ever the gentleman, escorted Jessica

Sallie noticed the two of them together, and she felt a surge of irritation. She couldn't understand what had gotten

had a fondness for smoking a pipe, Sheila had commissioned

treasured for years. I found a craftsman whose family has been in the trade for nearly a

a deep emerald green, so clear it was almost glass-like. Even a small piece of such jade would be worth a fortune, let alone

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